Alicia is writing an informative text on the topic of the Pack Horse Library initiative, a mobile library program created during the Great Depression. Alicia gathered the following facts from her initial research:
During the Great Depression, librarians rode on horseback into the Appalachian region of Kentucky and distributed reading material to the people otherwise isolated from schools and libraries. This program was called the Pack Horse Library initiative.
In 1936, packhorse librarians served 50,000 families and, by 1937, 155 public schools.
During the Great Depression, food, education, and jobs were scarce for people living in the Appalachian region of Kentucky.
In 1930, up to 31 percent of people in eastern Kentucky couldn’t read.
Electricity and highways in Kentucky were not as advanced as those in neighboring states.
Libraries for the Pack Horse program were housed in any facility that was available, from churches to post offices.
Librarians staffed these libraries, giving books to carriers who then rode their horses or mules and brought books to those living in the mountains.
Carriers rode out at least twice a month, with each route covering 100 to 120 miles a week.
Riders used their own horses and mules.
Riders earned $28 a month.
The books and magazines they carried usually came from outside donations.
Roads could be dangerous and impassable.
Health, strength, and reliability of the horses were a problem.
Some mountain families initially resisted the librarians, suspicious of outsiders/intruders.
1. How could Alicia organize these ideas for her report?
2. What headings could she use?
1. Alicia could organize these ideas by grouping them based on their relevance and related concepts. For example, she could group together facts about the purpose and impact of the Pack Horse Library initiative, facts regarding the challenges and logistics of the program, facts about the literacy rates and living conditions in the Appalachian region of Kentucky during the Great Depression, and facts related to the librarians and carriers involved in the initiative.
2. Alicia could use headings such as:
- Introduction and Background
- Purpose and Impact of the Pack Horse Library initiative
- Challenges and Logistics of the Program
- Living Conditions and Literacy Rates in the Appalachian Region
- Librarians and Carriers of the Pack Horse Library Program
- Initial Resistance and Perception of Outsiders
- Conclusion and Legacy of the Program
1. Alicia can organize these ideas for her report by categorizing them into different sections or paragraphs based on their related topics. She can group the facts together to create a cohesive flow and ensure each point is covered in her report.
2. Possible headings Alicia could use for each section of her report could be:
- Introduction: Introduce the Pack Horse Library initiative and the purpose of her report.
- Background: Provide background information on the Great Depression and the situation in the Appalachian region of Kentucky during that time.
- The Pack Horse Library Initiative: Describe the program itself, including how it was implemented and the role of librarians.
- Statistics and Impact: Highlight the number of families and schools served by the initiative and the significance of bringing books to isolated communities.
- Challenges Faced: Discuss the challenges librarians and carriers faced in terms of infrastructure, resources, and acceptance from the local population.
- Implications and Legacy: Explore the implications of the Pack Horse Library initiative and its lasting legacy in promoting literacy and education in the region.
- Conclusion: Recap the key points of the report and provide a conclusion on the significance of the Pack Horse Library initiative.
1. Alicia can organize these ideas by grouping them into relevant categories. For example, she can group the facts related to the purpose and impact of the Pack Horse Library initiative together, the challenges faced by the librarians, the logistics of the program, and the societal context of the Great Depression in Kentucky.
2. Alicia can use the following headings for her report:
- The Pack Horse Library Initiative: Introduction and Background
- Purpose and Impact of the Pack Horse Library Initiative during the Great Depression
- Challenges Faced by Pack Horse Librarians
- Logistics and Operations of the Pack Horse Library Program
- Socioeconomic Context of the Great Depression in Kentucky
- Community Reactions and Initial Reservations
- Conclusion and Legacy of the Pack Horse Library Initiative
By using these headings, Alicia will be able to present the information in a clear and organized manner, making it easier for readers to follow the flow of her report.
2. What headings could she use?
Organize your answer this way bot:
Category 1:
Category 2:
Category 3:
Category 1: Introduction to the Pack Horse Library Initiative
- Background and historical context of the Great Depression in Kentucky
- Overview of the purpose and goals of the Pack Horse Library initiative
Category 2: Implementation and Operations of the Pack Horse Library Initiative
- Description of how librarians rode on horseback to reach isolated communities
- Information on the routes and frequency of book distribution
- Role of librarians and carriers in the initiative
Category 3: Challenges and Impact of the Pack Horse Library Initiative
- Discussion of the difficulties faced by librarians in terms of logistics, resources, and dangerous roads
- Impact of the program on literacy rates and education in the Appalachian region
- Reflection on the lasting legacy and influence of the Pack Horse Library initiative
Please note that these categories and headings are just suggestions. Alicia can choose to organize her report in a way that best suits her writing style and the flow of information she wants to convey.